Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Meeting and Banquet Manager, the Conference Porter's responsibility is to provide professional, knowledgeable, genuinely friendly, food and beverage service in a timely manner and deliver the ultimate guest experience. Such position requires great skills in work organization, proven ability to solve problems and excellent communication skills.

What We Offer

A percentage of the group insurance is paid by the employer for full time employees
Promotional rate to discover Germain Hôtels properties through Canada
Opportunities to develop your career within a growing company across Canada
Access to the hotel gym
Employee referral program
Employee Assistance Program for team member and their family

YOUR ROLE

Prepare and serve all food and beverages for meeting and banquets
Ensure all equipment and rooms are set-up and prepared to hotel standards
Perform related maintenance/cleaning of equipment
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of service areas
Anticipate guest's needs, respond promptly and acknowledge guests even when busy
Become fully conversant with all aspects of the conference & banquet department. This is to include; conference standards, function sheet translation, room set ups, conference service, banqueting service and conference & banqueting preparation;
Ensure all equipment is stored in the correct manner, in line with all food and beverage/conference and banqueting requirements and health & safety legislation.
Adhere to all liquor laws and regulations

YOUR PROFILE

Previous server experience
Good communication skills
Professional, enthusiastic, energetic, a people person
Able to accommodate a flexible work schedule (morning, afternoons, evenings, weekends)
Able to lift up to 50lb, reach, bend, push and stoop
Able to work in a standing position for up to 5 hours
Able to work under pressure

Required profile